Tehachapi Automotive

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Went in for a Smog Check and was charged $80+ for smog check because vehicle was older than 1995. That is nearly double the cost over the newer vehicle smog test when it is the same test. Why? Also, Charged me $14.99 for a new fuel cap, and threatened that if I didn't buy it, he would fail the smog test. Fuel Cap actual cost all over town is $4.00. Said if I didn't pay for the cap, he would fail the test and I would have to pay for another test after the cap was replaced. I felt trapped. In California, the fuel cap test is a separate static test from the dynamic smog test. Charging me four times actual cost of the fuel cap was wrong. I have been a loyal customer for over 6 years, but now I feel ripped off, I will never go back. Buyer beware.

I brought in my car for a simple oil change. I was driving it home and it over heated, all of the oil was everywhere. The "genius" auto tech forget to close it up. I believe his name was Nicholas, young male. Whatever you do, make sure you get a different tech! I have been here multiple times and this is the first time this has happened.

My vehicle was towed here on a Sunday afternoon. Monday morning at 8 am when they opened I told them what was happening with my pick-up. By 9:30 the problem was diagnosed (in between lots of other customers). They called a rental agency for me so I could reach a destination on time. The part was ordered, and installed the next day by noon when I returned. Great staff and very accurate with their estimate. I drove another 600 miles without a problem. Couldn't have done it without them.

This top quality workmanship, there prices are very competitive with the other shops in the area. James and randy are fully certified and give qualitiy service. I have taken all four of my vehicles there over the years and have had no problems what so ever. I am sure there are other shops who claim this but i wouldn't risk it to save a few bucks. I highly recommend these guys. they also gave me a ride home and pick me up.

I have been taking my vehicles here for years. They have always been professional and courteous. Their prices are competitive and they make recommendations without it being a hard sell. I do recommend Tehachapi Automotive to my family and friends and will continue doing so!

They are a rip off, had to have our truck towed out of there after they took it apart then couldn't fix it and still tried to charge us and they lose parts. we had to go to a diffrent auto shop.